2004 Lincoln Navigator Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 86 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 163,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2004 Lincoln Navigator, 5% of the 86 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 163,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Shifter assembly breaks and makes it impossible to remove the key from the vehicle which could result in theft. Power liftgate will not work correctly which could cause it to close on top if you. Drivers side power running boards are faulty and become a trip hazard.”
NHTSA complaint #10439761, filed 2011-12“While driving 35 MPH vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. Consumer noticed that fluid was leaking from underneath the vehicle which was was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the compressor needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10103310, filed 2004-12Related service bulletins
- 10214754Jun 21, 2022Some 2003-2020 Expedition/Navigator and 2006-2020 F-150 (non-Raptor) vehicles equipped with 4WD may exhibit grinding/clicking/ratcheting noise from the front wheel area. This may…
- 10028736May 1, 2009Ford: some vehicles may exhibit oil separation from the internal lube found in the unitized cartridge seal. Oil separation appears to be and is often misdiagnosed, as an axle…
- 10014100Jan 1, 2006Limited slip axle chatter, shudder, binding sensation, or vibration during low speed turning maneuvers.
- 10018069Sep 1, 2005A tiny crack, or cracks, around the transfer case drain plug hole.
- 10014668May 1, 2005Axle seal leaks.
- 10017892Apr 1, 2005Rear axle noise repair.
- 10014659Mar 1, 2005Axle whine howl. This includes 1997-05 ford vehicles.
- 10012977Feb 1, 2005Tiny crack or cracks around the transfer case drain plug.
- 10012959Feb 1, 2005Axle whine howl service with individual parts instead of an axle assembly.
- 10014086Dec 13, 2004General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 25% |
| 2022 | 1 | 5% |
| 2021 | 6 | 18% |
| 2020 | 18 | 56% |
| 2019 | 24 | 28% |
| 2018 | 20 | 38% |
| 2017 | 1 | 3% |
| 2016 | 2 | 8% |
| 2015 | 5 | 24% |
| 2014 | 7 | 41% |
| 2013 | 6 | 43% |
| 2012 | 5 | 42% |
| 2011 | 2 | 22% |
| 2010 | 2 | 13% |
| 2008 | 2 | 7% |
| 2007 | 2 | 4% |
| 2006 | 6 | 10% |
| 2005 | 5 | 10% |
| 2004 | 4 | 5% |
| 2003 | 13 | 10% |
| 2002 | 2 | 6% |
| 2001 | 7 | 9% |
| 2000 | 10 | 9% |
| 1999 | 8 | 6% |
| 1998 | 16 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2004 Lincoln Navigator
24 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Lincoln Navigator
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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